"These are some smart players," Dumars said. "All three of them are tough guys. Brandon told me he's tough - even though he's a slim guy - and we believe that."

To say Knight is slim is a bit of an understatement. At 6-foot-3 (in shoes), Knight weighed just 177 pounds at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago last month.

Knight understands his weight will be an issue, and says he plans on adding strength between now and the start of the season.

"I definitely have to work on my physical strength, just being a little bit stronger, being prepared to take bumps and give out bumps. "

It's important that Knight adds strength for both ends of the court. On offense, he has to be able to play through contact and finish at the rim. On the defensive side, he'll have to be able to fight around screens, something he struggled with at Kentucky.

Knight will also look to add some weight to slender frame.

"In high school that wasn't a problem because I was around 188," Knight explained. "I know what it takes to get heavier the right way, adding muscle and stuff like that."

As for an ideal playing weight, Knight said he'd feel most comfortable between 188-190 pounds.

While adding strength and weight are critical for Knight, he knows there are on-the-court aspects of his game he must improve as well.

"There is a lot I need to work on" Knight said. "I'm still a very young player, with a lot to learn. I need to get better going left, better in the pick-and-roll and better in decision-making."

One area where Knight is confident is his jump shot.

"I can shoot the basketball really well," Knight said. "I take pride in being able to hit open shots."